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TOKiMONSTA Drops Surprise Album “Oasis Nocturno (Instrumentals)”
After treating her fans this year to not one, but two full length albums, Oasis Nocturno and Oasis Nocturno (Remixed), Los Angeles born and raised artist TOKiMONSTA is closing out 2020 with yet another version of her entire original album, this time titled Oasis Nocturno (Instrumentals). Released December 4th via Young Arts Records, the project takes all 12 tracks from Oasis Nocturno and strips them down to just their dreamy electronic compositions. The resulting versions add a new dimension to their aurally complex soundscapes, emphasizing the raw, minimalistic beauty made possible purely by instruments and synthesizers. Tracks that previously hosted vocalists that stand strongly on their own include “Get Me Some” featuring Drew Love and Dumbfoundead, ...
The Future is Female: Inside “Underplayed,” A New Documentary on Gender Inequity in EDM
In 2017 and 2018, the momentum of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements swelled to an ineluctable peak. The entertainment industry came to a screeching halt as film, television and music production companies reckoned with the blatant sexism rampant throughout their workplaces—and the dangerous circumstances such inequity can produce. The spotlight is now turning to EDM with the release of a new feature-length documentary called Underplayed. Featuring interviews with women and several male allies working in all aspects of the industry, including sound engineers, producers, journalists and major artists, the film offers timely insights into just how much work is left to be done in electronic music. Of 2019’s top 100 DJs, only five were women, according to the film̵...
TOKiMONSTA’s “Oasis Nocturno (Remixed)” Album Has Arrived—And It’s Stacked
After a series of teaser EPs for her long-awaited Oasis Nocturno (Remixed) album, TOKiMONSTA has finally released the monster 20-track project. Released September 23rd via Young Art Records, the album includes previously released remixes by AC Slater and Dombresky, among others, along with a cutting edge lineup of promising EDM artists. Highlights of the album that were not released on the EPs include project opener “Love That Never” reimagined by IMANU (formerly known as Signal), and a take on “Higher Hopes” featuring Rosehardt by Ardalan. Both flip TOKi’s signature easygoing, introspective sound on its head, with the former adding future bass synths to its drop and the latter backing his mix with driving percussion beats and club sonics. &nbs...
TOKiMONSTA Announces “Oasis Nocturno Remixed” Release Date, Drops “Get Me Some” Reworks
Ever since TOKiMONSTA released her “Come and Go (Remixed)” EP back in July, fans have been patiently awaiting the arrival of a remix album for her entire fourth studio LP, Oasis Nocturno. Now, TOKi’s followers have another EP to hold them over until the album’s release on September 23rd, 2020. Titled Get Me Some (Remixed), this new EP is the second installment of tracks that will be featured on Oasis Nocturno Remixed. Out September 9th via Young Art Records, the record features six new versions of “Get Me Some” featuring DrewLove and Dumbfoundead, which was the third track on the original album. Ranging from three to nearly six minutes in length—the original track is three minutes and 33 seconds long—new versions from Come and Go (Remixed) inc...
New Documentary to Underscore Lack of Female Inclusivity in Dance Music
A new documentary underscoring the blatant lack of female inclusivity in the dance music industry is primed for its world premiere. Sponsored by Bud Light Canada, “Underplayed” will feature a litany of influential women in the electronic dance music scene, including REZZ, NERVO, Anna Lunoe, Alison Wonderland, and TOKiMONSTA, among others, who will wax poetic about their gross underrepresentation in a modern musical zeitgeist they helped to popularize. The film will also explore their insights into how women can champion change in a historically male-dominated industry. “The world of electronic music was created to promote diversity and inclusion,” Bud Light pointed out in a tweet. “Yet, in 2019, only 5 of the world’s top 100 DJs were women.” T...
TOKiMONSTA Signs With WME, Hits Career Milestone
Already in the midst of a busy release schedule for her new remix album, TOKiMONSTA is making moves on the back end of the industry, today announcing a change in talent representation from Paradigm to the William Morris Endeavor (WME) agency, one of Hollywood’s largest. This shift marks a career milestone for TOKiMONSTA, confirming her upward trajectory with a big league contract. Her future under WME includes the release of a companion remix album for her sixth studio album, Oasis Nocturno, and a confirmed Coachella 2021 performance. TOKiMONSTA’s long-awaited time in the spotlight came in 2017 with the release of her fifth full-length project, Lune Rouge, which was nominated at the Grammys for “Best Dance/Electronic Album” that year. She made history, be...
AC Slater Gives TOKiMONSTA’s “Get Me Some” a Jackin’ House Groove
The second installment of her forthcoming “Oasis Nocturno” remix bundle. TOKiMONSTA is on the road to her upcoming Oasis Nocturno Remixed album due this fall, which she recently kicked off with the release of the Come and Go Remixed EP. The next track to grab the spotlight is “Get Me Some” featuring Drew Love and Dumbfoundead. First up to offer his production prowess is none other than house maven AC Slater. AC Slater reinvents the single’s soulful, funky groove into something that would get the clubs jumping. The Night Bass founder incorporates a jackin’ house groove with some classic 2-step garage elements and just enough bass, transforming it into the ultimate party starter. The Come and Go Remixed EP featured...
TOKiMONSTA Releases First Installment of “Oasis Nocturno Remixed”
Out July 29, “Come and Go Remixed EP” features five remixes of the original song off her fourth full-length album. With her signature blend of R&B, house, and ambient electronic infused with Korean-inspired tones, TOKiMONSTA has earned her reputation as arguably one of the most visionary producers of the last decade. With the release of her Come and Go Remixed EP, TOKiMONSTA is now turning the creative spotlight onto other EDM creatives. The EP is the first installment of the upcoming Oasis Nocturno Remixed album due this fall, following the successful release of her eponymous fourth studio album. Out July 29th via her own Young Art Records banner, the installment includes five remixes of the original “Come and Go” featuring VanJess. Dombre...
Dombresky Brings 90s House Flair to TOKiMONSTA’s “Come and Go”
Earlier this year, TOKiMONSTA dropped yet another successful album with her fourth full-length release, Oasis Nocturno. She’s now back to further develop the project with the announcement of the Come and Go Remixes EP, the first installment of her upcoming Oasis Nocturno remix bundle. Enter Dombresky, who kicks off the project with an upbeat dance rendition of “Come and Go” featuring VanJess. The French producer transforms “Come and Go” from a slow, sultry R&B jam into an infectious 90s house single. By picking up the tempo of the original, he brings the track straight to the dance floor, creating a tune that, while almost unrecognizable from the original, still keeps all the right amount of sensuality TOKiMONSTA and VanJess laid ...
A-Trak, TOKiMONSTA, More to Perform at “Rave the Vote” Livestream Events to Encourage Voter Registration
With November’s general election right around the corner, livestreaming platform Lost Resort TV has announced the debut of Rave The Vote, a digital multi-episode voter registration and fundraising event. Music fans can into Twitch on July 24th, August 14th, September 11th, and October 2nd for twelve hours worth of content from some of the most renowned figures in electronic music as well as educational segments and conversations with community leaders, industry professionals, and artists. The mission behind Rave the Vote is to get members of the EDM community to focus their efforts and attention towards the pillars of change and unity by encouraging them to register to vote. To do so, they’ve enlisted a lineup curated to represent our nation’s diverse and ...
New Music from The Glitch Mob, TOKiMONSTA, More to Be Featured In “Ghost of Tsushima” Remix EP
The video game soundtrack for the forthcoming title Ghost of Tsushima is receiving its own remix EP courtesy of several dance music stars. The PlayStation 4 exclusive game, which follows the story of 13th century samurai warriors, is set for release later this month. Electronic artists The Glitch Mob and TOKiMONSTA are slated to take part in the effort, each releasing their first tracks following early 2020 EP offerings. Alessandro Cortini, the multi-instrumentalist of Nine Inch Nails fame, will also be joining the remix EP, titled Sound of the Storm – Ghost of Tsushima Soundtrack: Reimagined EP. The project is arriving by way of Milan Records. Thus far, Grammy-nominated producer Tycho‘s remix is the only track that has been released from the forthcoming project. ...
Deep Tropics Announces Lineup for 2020 Outing
While many festivals around the world are being canceled due to COVID-19, the Tennessee gathering, Deep Tropics, is moving forward with its plan for an August event. Doubling down on their objective to open doors two months from now, organizers have released the lineup for the third iteration of the festival. This year’s fest will features performances from Dirtybird boss Claude VonStroke, CloZee, TOKiMONSTA, Whethan, and more. On the festival’s website, organizers have laid out their plan for hosting a safe festival during the ongoing pandemic. They have stated that they will be complying with all local and state guidelines, limiting capacity to the event and checking the temperature of employees and patrons, among other measures. The page outlining their safety ...
